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Help with Tandy 1000 TX
by David K 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

I have a Tandy 1000TX. It works - I have played some Infocom and other games on it. I recently got a copy of Leather Goddesses of Phobos and have been unable to get it to load/work. The reference card mentions the game "is not self-booting". (I've attached a copy of the reference card) It appears you need to make a copy of the original game disk and the directions start by saying "Insert your IBM (or compatible) DOS disk in drive A" I do not have a copy of DOS for IBM (the game says you need version 2.0 or higher). Can anybody help me obtain this? I do not have the ability or capacity to load something online and get it onto a floppy disk. I've looked on eBay and seen either higher DOS versions (I am unsure which versions I can use on my Tandy) or crazy prices. I'm hoping not to waste money on buying the wrong thing. My Tandy has both a 5.25 and 3.5 disk drives. Thanks, David K.

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Lots of Heath/Zenith Equipment in Winchester, VA
by Alexander Jacocks 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

Does someone with lots of Heath/Zenith knowledge have time to look over some pictures that I was sent, and to help me determine what this equipment s worth? I'm not really interested in keeping most of it, so it'd be available to anyone interested once I pick it up. Thanks! - Alex

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Apple ][ disk ][ floppy drives
by Sentrytv 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

I am working on some Apple II DiskII floppy drives and I'm looking for someone who has experience in aligning these units, Who is able to help with a few pointers. Specifically with the mechanical adjustments. I have one drive that has a bad head which I will have to find. I have another that won't read track 22, after that it reads fine on a sequential read. I am by no means a experienced user with Apple but I am very much mechanically inclined. (I have made no adjustments to this drive yet) Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Fwd: [IBM1130] Print Punch: Artefacts from the Punch Card Computing Era
by Bob Flanders 29 Jan '20

29 Jan '20

This may be interesting to some ... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Patrick Fry <frypatrick(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 6:11 AM Subject: [IBM1130] Print Punch: Artefacts from the Punch Card Computing Era To: <ibm1130(a)googlegroups.com> Hi all, We have just released our new book which covers the visual history of the computer punch card. I thought this might be of interest to the group. Some of you have generously helped us with images and information already. The book features over 200 punch cards, 150 archival images and essays by Steven E Jones, Sandra Rendgen and John L Walters. You can see shots of the book on my <http://www.patrickfry.co.uk/printpunch/>site <http://www.patrickfry.co.uk/printpunch/> and more info on the CentreCentre site <https://centrecentre.co.uk/>, with a press release attached. We would love to spread the word about this book to anyone who might be interested. Please let me know if you’d like to know more. Thanks, Patrick Patrick Fry — www.centrecentre.co.uk www.patrickfry.co.uk www.instagram.com/mrpatrickfry — 215a Kingsland Road London E2 8AN +44 (0)7877 132 499 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IBM1130" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ibm1130+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ibm1130/CAKDb6wsi5oXvYccTcRYWtG%3DjV%3Dm8… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ibm1130/CAKDb6wsi5oXvYccTcRYWtG%3DjV%3Dm8…> .

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Update on the Xerox 8010 (Star)
by Adam Michlin 28 Jan '20

28 Jan '20

David Geisswein was so kind to take a look at one of our Xerox 8010 (Star) machines at the recent workshop. It turns on... counts to 10 on the LEDs, and then does nothing else. But, as you know, that's a huge first step. The Star is now in the musuem and is slated for further repair as soon as possible. Hands on use will happen! But we have a mystery: https://www.instagram.com/p/B72OuuBn4D2/ Our donor provided two Xerox 8010s (Stars, if you prefer) and one Xerox 6085 (aka Daybreak) and only one mouse. Neither machine seems to have a port that matches the connector the pictured mouse. Maybe we're missing a piece, though? You shouldn't need an Instagram account to view the pictures, but let me know if that is causing problems and I can upload them elsewhere. Best wishes, -Adam <https://www.instagram.com/p/B72OuuBn4D2/>

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VCF's entry in the /r/retrobattlestations "Not x86" contest
by Adam Michlin 26 Jan '20

26 Jan '20

Did someone say Not x86 Week contest? We thought we'd put in a last minute entry and you should be able to upvote until midnight (1/26/2020). https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/euduzy/univac_1219b_m…

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Sunday Breakfast OB Diner 9AM
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Jan '20

25 Jan '20

We will be meeting at the OB Diner at 9AM. Address is: 1519 Richmond Avenue Point Pleasant, NJ -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Not x86 Week on /r/retrobattlestations
by Adam Michlin 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Hey Everyone, Check out Not x86 Week on: https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/ for some cool pictures Submissions are being accepted until January 26th. I'm thinking we have a competition for the coolest non x86 gear we can take pictures of at the workshop this weekend. Xerox 8010 (Star)? ATT Unix 3b1? Just some of things you'll get to see (and maybe even use!) Then again, the Univac really is the ultimate retro battlestation in more ways than one. -Adam

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Repair Workshop Info 1/25 & 1/26
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

There are only 5 more tables left, so it's first come first serve at this point. Please e-mail me when you sign up so that I can make sure that there is space. As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this is InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Sign up to guarantee a table. DATE: January 25 & 26, 2020 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LmYNLLK6CEOLCeOQCClhe1J20gpmVlyzmSs… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME (Jeff Brace) when you get there so that I don't forget. Credit cards accepted. I will be using VCF's PayPal Here tablet with bluetooth credit card machine. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: Bring your own, but we will usually order pizza or go out to eat for dinner. If the weather is nice, then we might cook burgers out back. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff: 732-759-1783 jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCFEast Friday Class Instructor Sign up
by Andrew Diller 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Form is here: https://docs.google.com/a/vcfed.org/forms/d/1clKr2-PIXC7SKuRRImfLpWTYKRaVKt… <https://docs.google.com/a/vcfed.org/forms/d/1clKr2-PIXC7SKuRRImfLpWTYKRaVKt…> To sign up to teach a class. We have a few slots open so send this in soon if you have a class to share! -andy

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